Lawrenceport, Indiana
Lawrenceport is a Census-designated place in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
History
Lawrenceport was platted in 1837. It was named in honor of Josiah Lawrence, owner of land near the town site. A post office was established at Lawrenceport in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lawrenceport, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 205.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for early landowner Josiah Lawrence.
- ^ "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2014.